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FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING
*Revised* March 13, 2020
Red Lion Columbia Center Kennewick
1101 N Columbia Center Blvd.
Kennewick, WA 99336
Room Lion’s Den
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020 – REGULAR MEETING
7:00 AM
Wildlife Committee Meeting – Commissioners Thorburn, Baker, Anderson, Linville
Location: Lion’s Den
Agenda topics:
- Agenda presentations discussion
- Wildlife agenda setting
- General discussion – current events
8:30 AM
1. Call to Order
- Commissioners’ Discussion
- Meeting Minutes Approval
January 16-18, 2020, Meeting
February 6-8, 2020, Meeting
February 21, 2020, Conference Call
- Committee Reports
CR Workgroup
9:15 AM
2. Open Public Input
The Commission is a direct link between the citizens of Washington and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Comments on Department programs and topics of concern are welcome during this portion of the meeting. NOTE: During this portion of the meeting, the public is encouraged to comment on issues that do not already have public input time on the agenda.
9:45 AM
3. Director’s Report
The Director will brief the Commission on various items.
- Report
10:15 AM- BREAK
10:30 AM
4. Landowner Hunting Permits (LHP) and Landowner Raffle Hunts – Briefing and Public Hearing
Staff will brief the Commission on proposed changes to the standard operating procedure for the LHP program as well as adjusting the submission date to coincide with the new standard operating procedure.
- Summary
- Presentation
Staff Report: Ciera Strickland, Private Lands Access Program Manager
Public Comment – This Item Only
11:10 AM
5. Migratory Waterfowl Seasons and Regulations and Hunter Education Instructor Turkey Incentive Permits – Briefing and Public Hearing
Staff will brief the Commission on amendments to the migratory waterfowl and gamebird seasons and regulations.
- Summary
- Presentation
Staff Report: Kyle Spragens, Waterfowl Section Manager
Public Comment – This Item Only
11:40 PM
6. Crow Depredation and Hunting Predatory Birds – Briefing and Public Hearing
Staff will brief the Commission on recommending changes to rules pertaining to killing crows and magpies depredating crops and damaging private property.
- Summary
- Presentation
Staff Report: Anis Aoude, Game Division Manager
Public Comment – This Item Only
11:40 AM - LUNCH
1:00 PM
7. Multi-season Deer and Elk Tags and Special Permits– Briefing and Public Hearing
Staff will brief the Commission about clarifying language to the multiple season and big game permits, as well as changes to the hunter education instructor incentive permits.
- Summary
- Presentation
Staff Report: Brock Hoenes, Ungulate Section Manager
Public Comment – This Item Only
1:20 PM
8. Deer General Seasons and Special Permits – Briefing and Public Hearing
Staff will brief the Commission on deer general seasons and special permits.
- Summary
- Presentation
Staff Report: Brock Hoenes, Ungulate Section Manager
Public Comment – This Item Only
2:00 PM
9. Elk General Seasons and Special Permits – Briefing and Public Hearing
Staff will brief the Commission on elk general seasons and special permits.
- Summary
- Presentation
Staff Report: Brock Hoenes, Ungulate Section Manager
Public Comment – This Item Only
2:30 PM
10. Hunting Boundaries and Equipment – Briefing and Public Hearing
Staff will brief the Commission on hunting boundaries and equipment.
- Summary
- Presentation
Staff Report: Brock Hoenes, Ungulate Section Manager
Public Comment – This Item Only
3:00 PM - BREAK
3:15 PM
11. Moose, Bighorn Sheep, and Mountain Goat Seasons – Briefing and Public Hearing
Staff will brief the Commission on moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat seasons.
- Summary
- Presentation
Staff Report: Brock Hoenes, Ungulate Section Manager
Public Comment – This Item Only
3:55 PM
12. Permits and Reducing the Spread of Hoof Disease – Briefing and Public Hearing
Staff will brief the Commission on a proposal to abolish WAC 220-413-20 relating to reducing the spread of hoof disease.
- Summary
- Presentation
Staff Report: Brock Hoenes, Ungulate Section Manager
Public Comment – This Item Only
4:15 PM
13. Cougar Rules – Briefing and Public Hearing
Staff will brief the Commission on options relating to cougar recreational harvest guidelines.
- Summary
- Presentation
Staff Report: Anis Aoude, Game Division Manager
Public Comment – This Item Only
14. Miscellaneous and Meeting Debrief
The Commission will discuss items that arise immediately before or during the meeting and after the preliminary agenda is published.
- Year-at-a-Glance
- DRAFT March 27 conference call agenda
6:15 PM - ADJOURN
*Times on the agenda are approximate, the Commission may adjust the agenda to meet scheduling needs. *